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Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
ALL RENTALS (Please Read)
• You must be 21+ to reserve motorized equipment and 18+ to reserve non-motorized equipment.
• The responsible party and all driver/operators must be present at the time of pickup to receive important safety and operational information.
• All operators must be 18+ years of age and provide a valid US driver's license either via the online pre-check or at the time of check-on.
• If towing, please provide proof of auto towing rental insurance upon request.
• If you are planning to recreate at North Beach State Park, don't forget to purchase your North Beach Parking Pass for each vehicle at the following link: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/state-park/bear-lake-state-park/(https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/state-park/bear-lake-state-park/)
PWC Operators (Utah and Idaho)
• All PWC operators MUST watch the Idaho State PWC Safety Video and obtain the PWC video completion card from North Bear Rentals during the check-on. Completing this video requirement will help you and your group stay safe, and informed.
UTVs/Snowmobiles (Utah ONLY)
• If operating UTVs/OHV/Side-by-Sides/Snowmobiles in Utah, all operators MUST complete the OHV training per Utah State Law. Completing this course will help you and your group stay safe, and informed. This is not required in Idaho.
To complete the Utah State OHV Certification, please click the following link:
https://secured.utah.gov/utoutdoorrecdirectory/Forms/Page/utoutdoorrecdirectory/utohvcourse/1(https://secured.utah.gov/utoutdoorrecdirectory/Forms/Page/utoutdoorrecdirectory/utohvcourse/1)
• For more information and ideas on where to operate, click HERE!(https://www.northbearrentals.com//s/f/where-can-i-operate)
SEASONAL HOURS OF OPERATION
Open 7 days a week!
CONTACT US!
• Equipment/booking questions, or packages: 208-240-2341
• Lodging at Amore del Lago, located in Bloomington, ID: 801-703-7967
• Service, repair and delivery: 801-635-7012
WINTER: Nov 1 - April 30
Reservations: 9 am - 7 pm Rental Shop: By appointment/scheduled reservation ONLY!
SPRING OFF-PEAK: May 1 - June 16
FALL OFF-PEAK Sept 17 - Oct 31
Reservations: 8 am - 8 pm Rental Shop: 9 am - 5 pm
SUMMER: June 17 - Sept 16
Reservations: 8 am - 8 pm Rental Shop: 9 am - 6 pm
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT (Ends May 1st)
Enter Coupon Code # 2E6B5D and save 5% check-out
OFF-PEAK DISCOUNTS
Automatically save 20% Off-Peak when you book online.
MULTI-DAY DISCOUNTS
Automatically SAVE 5% on Boats, PWCs, and UTVS for each additional day up to 20% off your entire rental!
PLUS: When you reserve a Boat, pay for just one day for towables, such as tubes, boards, and skis, and the rest of your added days are FREE!
Automatically SAVE 10% for each additional day on Beach, Beach Add-Ons, and Boat Add-Ons reserved independently from rental equipment.
Combine your Discount Code, Off-Peak AND Multi-Day discounts for ultimate savings!
REUNION AND CORPORATE PACKAGES
Planning a large group event? Let us help! Treat your hard-working employees at the end of the season for a day of play, create an amazing retreat with ultimate activities to keep the crew entertained, or plan the ultimate family reunion for family and friends, unlike anywhere else!
LODGING OPTIONS! Now Booking!
Looking for a PLACE TO STAY for your group? Check out North Bear Rentals' Vacation Home, Amore del Lago, located in Bloomington, Idaho, and receive an exclusive discount code!
Amore del Lago (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ct6EL66Xh3zFTUADA)- 120 N Main St, Bloomington ID
• Sleeps 24
• Ample parking for all your trailers and toys
• 2 campers and RV spots with power and water*
• Large indoor gathering area, hot tub, pool table, foosball, and more
• Dog friendly*
Click here to see everything Amore del Lago (https://booking.primeprops.co/listings/465781)has to offer, availability, pricing, photos, and property details!
Property managed by Prime Management.
*Additional fees apply, prices and discounts subject to change.
We are excited to announce our new, convenient North Bear Rentals shop at the North Beach Shops!
North Bear Rentals LLC - Rental Store - Please park in the east parking lot
Main Office: 208-240-2341
101 North Beach Rd
The North Beach Shops, #111
St. Charles, ID
• Lake Rentals
• UTVs
• Deliveries
• Parts and Supplies
(6 min. to North Beach State Park - 14 min. to Bear Lake Marina - 28 min. to Rendezvous Beach)
North Bear Rentals LLC - HQ
120 N Main St, The Big Blue Shop
Bloomington, ID
• Equipment Rentals
• Service and Repair
• Outdoor Storage
North Bear Rentals LLC is NOT located on Bear Lake.
Yes! Park passes are optional; however, if you're planning to park and/or play at North Beach State Park, especially on Fridays and Saturdays between July 1st and August 15th, we highly recommend purchasing a parking pass in advance. Off-peak days and weekdays are less busy; however, buying your pass the same day is still a gamble. If you plan to go, it's best to purchase a pass for each vehicle.
If you are not planning to spend the day at the beach but only launching your boat and parking, some trailer parking spots have been set aside for this purpose. However, once those fill up, you will be turned away unless you have a parking pass.
For more information and to purchase your North Beach State Park Parking Pass, please click the following link: https://getoutside.idaho.gov/Bear-Lake/ (https://getoutside.idaho.gov/Bear-Lake/)and select the “North Beach Parking” option on the right.
I have an Idaho State Parks Pass. Do I still need to purchase a parking pass? Yes! You won't have to pay the entrance fee, but you will still need to purchase a parking pass.
FYI: Dogs/Pets are not allowed on North Beach.
Lake Rentals
• Lake rentals are allowed on Bear Lake only to prevent the spread of invasive species.
• All of our boats, PWCs, paddleboards, and kayaks are registered and licensed in both Utah and Idaho for operation on Bear Lake.
• Customer Launch and Retrieval: You may launch your vessel at any safe launch ramp on Bear Lake. (May depend on water levels.)
• North Bear Rentals delivery Service: Delivery is available only to North Beach State Park.
• If you are not planning to spend the day at the beach but only launching your boat and parking, some trailer parking spots have been set aside for this purpose. However, once those fill up, you will be turned away unless you have a parking pass.
For more information and to purchase your North Beach State Park Parking Pass, please click the following link: https://getoutside.idaho.gov/Bear-Lake/ (https://getoutside.idaho.gov/Bear-Lake/)and select the “North Beach Parking” option on the right.
UTV/Snowmobile Rentals
• All side-by-sides/UTVs and snowmobiles are registered and licensed to operate in Utah and Idaho within the Bear Lake Valley area.
• UTAH OPERATORS: If operating in UTAH, you MUST complete your OHV certification prior to arrival.
(See more about Utah's OHV requirements HERE.(https://www.northbearrentals.com//s/f/requirements))
Please Note: Idaho does not allow any off-road vehicles, including street-legal UTVs, to operate on any highways, including Highway 89. You can legally operate on all other roads, including the many side roads and many back roads to navigate from St. Charles to Paris.
UTV TRIP SUGGESTIONS
St. Charles: Explore endless trails up Green Canyon and Dry Canyon. Take a group picture at the Red Bench overlook!
Bloomington Canyon (Opens July 1st): Take Pole Road (unpaved) to Bloomington and then head up Bloomington Canyon to beautiful Bloomington Lake. Park in the lot, use the bathrooms, and take a gorgeous beginner/intermediate 20-25 minute hike to the glacial, picturesque lake. Take a hike, swim, paddleboard, or swing off the rope swing!
Paris Canyon: Take Pole Road (unpaved) to Paris and then head up Paris Canyon, explore Paris Springs where water gushes from the mountainside. Then head to the FREE Paris Ice Caves, park, and follow the short trail to the keyhole entrance into the open shaft. Don't forget to duck under the wall into the cave with your flashlights to see columns of ice almost all year long!
If you have extra time, take a tour through the Bird Reserve!
North Beach/East Side: Load up your paddleboards and beach toys and take North Beach Road to North Beach State Park. If vehicles are allowed on the beach, you can drive on the beach (15 mph). Travel to the east side is allowed, and public access is available where posted.
North Bear Rentals LLC is proud to bring a new rental experience to the Bear Lake Valley. Pick up in the morning or the evening before and beat the crowds! Rental periods begin at your scheduled Check-On time. Please call us at 208-240-2341 if you would like to arrive 20 minutes early for your scheduled appointment to get a head start, OR if you are experiencing complications and will be delayed.
BOATS/PWC/BEACH: Pick up in the morning or the evening before! An extra hour is provided for the launch and retrieval process. Walk-Ins or when distance or overnight parking is an issue! Pick up in the morning, enjoy your day, and return in the evening!
Please Note: An extra hour has been provided to your lake rentals to allow for check-on, transportation, launch and retrieval, and refueling.
• Half-Day Pick Ups - 5 hours - Great for Walk-Ins and last-minute reservations!
(Half-Day reservation options open the first day of the season)
• Morning Pick Ups - 9 hours - Perfect for an all-day of play!
• Evening Pick Ups - 23 hours - Enjoy an evening cruise and/or get to the lake early!
MULTI-DAY RENTALS: All additional 24-hour periods receive 5% Discount per additional day on your entire rental up to 20%.
• Morning Pick Ups - 9 hours + 24-hour Period(s)
• Evening Pick Ups - 23 hours + 24-hour Period(s)
UTVs/Snowmobile: Delivery, Transport, or Park your vehicles and head right up Green, Bloomington, or Paris Canyon!
• Half-Day Pick Ups - 4 hours
• Morning Pick Ups - 8 hours
• Evening Pick Ups - 23 hours
All Rentals are returned at the end of the day (no AM returns)! Please review your rental return time when reserving.
ALL RENTALS
• North Bear Rentals HAS MOVED to the North Beach Shops, 101 North Beach Road, #111, St Charles, ID. (208-240-2341).
• Please complete ALL documentation and waivers prior to arrival.
• Please call us if you would like to arrive 20 minutes early for your scheduled appointment to get a head start, OR if you are experiencing complications and will be delayed.
• If North Bear Rentals is fueling your equipment, a 10% fueling charge will be added to cover our merchant fees.
• If towing, all trailers require a 2" ball and a large, round light adapter. Loaner hitches and adapters are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please provide auto towing insurance coverage upon request.
• For more information on booking requirements and the North Beach State Park parking pass, click HERE.(https://www.northbearrentals.com//s/f/requirements)
LAKE RENTALS
All BOAT/PWC rentals MUST arrive at North Bear Rentals to complete documentation, select safety equipment, review the equipment's condition, and receive important safety and operating information. We cannot perform the check-on at the park. Lake delivery service is available only for North Beach State Park at this time.
Please Note: An EXTRA HOUR has been added to your rental period to cover check-on, transportation, and refueling.
(Option 1) Customer Launch and Retrieval: Once your check-on is complete, you will launch and retrieve your vessel at any safe launch ramp on Bear Lake, at your own risk. After your rental, you will fuel your equipment.
(Option 2) North Bear Rentals Delivery Service: ($200 round trip) Once your check-on is complete, North Bear Rentals will deliver and launch your vessel. Step on, step off! Your rental period is 8 hours from your scheduled launch time.
• Morning/Same-Day/Half-Day Check-On: After your check-on at North Bear Rentals is complete, follow a North Bear Rentals staff member to North Beach State Park. Load any capable passengers, coolers, and personal items, and we will safely launch your vessel!
• Evening Check-On: Take care of everything the evening before, and we will schedule your delivery the following morning as early as 7 am! Arrive at the North Beach boat prep area located directly south of the entrance booth at your scheduled time. All your safety equipment and toys will be ready and on board! Load passengers, coolers, and personal items, and we will safely launch your vessel! Additional passengers who may find climbing ladders difficult may board at the docks.
RETURN: We will arrive at North Beach State Park 8 hours after your launch, or earlier if needed, to pick you up at the safest ramp location, depending on the weather. A North Bear Rentals staff member will meet you at the dock to trailer your vessel. Passenger transportation from the south ramp to the park entrance is provided, if needed. At the boat prep area, where you may remove personal items, we will complete your check-off and prepare your vessel for transportation. We will fuel your equipment upon return and charge your deposit + 10% fuel charge.
UTV RENTALS
UTV rental check-on will be performed at either the North Bear Rentals location OR your delivery location. (For great suggestions on where to explore, click HERE.(https://www.northbearrentals.com//s/f/where-can-i-operate))
(Option 1) Park and Ride: Arrive at the North Bear Rentals shop, 101 North Beach Rd, Suite 111, St Charles, ID at your scheduled check-on appointment. Park your vehicles, complete your check-on, select your free helmets/goggles, and head out for an adventure!
(Option 2) Trailer Transportation: Arrive at the North Bear Rentals shop at your scheduled check-on appointment. Park your vehicles, complete your check-on, select your free helmets/goggles. We will demonstrate loading, securing, and hooking up the trailer to your vehicle. Trailer your UTVs to your desired location in the Bear Lake Valley area. Trailers are FREE for your convenience!
(Option 3) North Bear Rentals Delivery ($200): Arrive at the North Bear Rentals shop at your scheduled check-on appointment. Park your vehicles, complete your check-on, select your free helmets/goggles. Transport your UTVs on a trailer to your desired location within the Bear Lake Valley.
SNOWMOBILE RENTALS
(Option 1) Free Delivery: Complete all your documentation prior to our arrival at your desired location, select your helmet sizes in the Bear Lake Valley, and we will unload and load. For a limited time only, while we establish our new shop location in St Charles.
Return: We will arrive promptly at your return time to complete your check-off, gather safety equipment, and load your equipment on the trailer. We will fuel your equipment upon return and charge your deposit + 10% fuel charge.
(Option 2) Park and Ride: Arrive at the North Bear Rentals shop, 101 North Beach Rd, Suite 111, St Charles, ID at your scheduled check-on appointment. Park your vehicles, complete your check-on, select your free helmets/goggles, and head out for an adventure!
Return: Trailer and fuel your equipment and return at your scheduled return time.
(Option 3) Trailer Transportation: Arrive at the North Bear Rentals shop, 101 North Beach Rd, Suite 111, St Charles, ID at your scheduled check-on appointment. Park your vehicles, complete your check-on, select your free helmets/goggles. We will demonstrate loading, securing, and hooking up the trailer. Trailer your snowmobile to your desired location in the Bear Lake Valley. Transport trailers are FREE for your convenience!
Return: If you are unable to fuel your equipment, we will fuel your equipment upon return and charge your deposit + 10% fuel charge.
• No, fuel is not included with your rental. Please keep your receipt so we can verify proper fuel was purchased for the next customer. For non-delivery, you will fuel your equipment at any of the following locations with either Premium or Non-Ethanol fuel.
1. Minnetonka:(https://maps.app.goo.gl/EJyo4vw9CjVpUvf47) Fuel Stop: St. Charles - Ethanol Free Available
• 2. Bear Bottom:(https://maps.app.goo.gl/pAwjuQxSWDNnLu4J6) St. Charles - Ethanol Free Available
• 3. Paris Sinclair:(https://maps.app.goo.gl/pM3yz2Npca9jyZqj8) St. Charles - Premium Available
• 4. Mike's Market:(https://maps.app.goo.gl/cRUgv6itCF2WGdLc6) Garden City - Ethanol Free Available
Rental equipment returned unfueled or under fueled will be charged a $25 fueling fee, unless previously agreed upon.
YES!
A prorated extension can be scheduled as long as there are no conflict with the preparation of your vessel for the next rental pick up. Extensions can be scheduled within the 24 hours pior to and up to your pick up time. Scheduled extensions are based on your rental's hourly rate!
Late returns are based off the half day rate divided by 4 hours + $75 late fee.
We apreciate you arriving promptly at your scheduled check-on/check-off times!
Yes!
Come on in to our new location at 101 North Beach Rd, #111, St Charles, and we would be happy to check current availability!
Please keep in mind, the check-on process will take 10-15 minutes longer since there are some Pre-Check documentation you will need to complete.
Please review the requirements (https://www.northbearrentals.com//s/f/requirements)for your reservation and our seasonal hours of operation (https://www.northbearrentals.com//s/f/contact-us-seasonal)so you know what to expect.
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